Actors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television, and other performing arts media. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.
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- Actors
Arts, Entertainment, & Design
What do they typically do
- Read scripts and meet with agents and other professionals before accepting a role
- Audition in front of directors, producers, and casting directors
- Research their character's personal traits and circumstances to portray the characters more authentically to an audience
- Memorize and rehearse their lines and performance with other actors
- Discuss their role with the director, producer, and other actors to improve the overall performance of the show
- Perform the role, following the director's directions
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+0.4%
Job Openings
135
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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